Living in the T'Now by K. Denise Holmberg

My New Year’s Resolution

It says it all. Narrows it down for us. A great new word taught by a four-year-old fighting leukemia. It’s my resolution for the New Year. 


His grandfather called him and said, “Camden, I’m coming to visit you tomorrow.”

“No,” Camden replied.

“Should I come today?” Grandfather said.

“No,” Camden replied again.

“Then when?” the amused Grandfather asked.

“T’now!” Camden said firmly.

This child is fighting for his life. He innately understands the urgency of being present … living in the t’now. It’s all he’s got.

It’s really all any of us have.

If you are a prayer warrior, please stop right now and lift up Camden. Request total healing. Invite comfort and peace for his family. If you have a prayer-chain, add him and his family to it. Let me know if you do.

Being Present

I’ve finally gotten “serious” about golf. I even told my husband I was checking into golf school and not coming home until I could play.

“I’m gonna need a new wife,” he said without pause.

That gives you a glimpse into my game. But the most valuable thing I’ve learned about golf is that you have to be present when you play. You have to be in the t’now. Once your mind wanders … that short chip shot flies over the green into the pond. 
Splash down.

Being present to me means doing one thing and doing it wholeheartedly. Most importantly, not spending time in the past or future, but in the t'now.

Life is passing us by and we let it. We can make plans for the future, and should, but know that we really have no control over it. The "I'll be happy when..." scenario is futile. It's a fantasy.

Spending time in the past, since it's something that cannot be changed, can be damaging. Staying there is where a lot of our wounding comes from. Learn from it and move on.

Thus says the Lord, “Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new. Will you not be aware of it? I will make a roadway in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:16, 18-19 NASB

Living in the T'Now Starts Here

Several years ago, I was very sick and ended up at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. One thing they highly recommended was yoga.

According to Mayo Clinic: Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate. And almost anyone can do it.


Living t'now starts with breathing. Our breath is the only thing that assures us we are present (for obvious reasons!). When you focus on your breath, everything else falls away. You are present for this moment in time.

With each breath I take in, I reflect on God breathing a first breath into Adam. When I release the breath, I consider it my gift back to Him.

I think “Yah” with each inhale, and “weh” with each exhale. Yahweh is Hebrew for “I am”. It reminds me in the t’now, that God absolutely is, always was, and always will be.

I also do this before I pray. It helps me to center my mind and heart on Him.

In ancient Sanskrit, the word yoga means "the yoke that unites the seeker with the Sought".  

That definition brings to mind Matthew 11:29 when Jesus said, "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
Breathe that in!

T'Now's Chum

 Something I've discovered is that living in the t'now, or being present, has a chum … a companion. Contentment. For me, they always seem to accompany one another.

So my resolution for the New Year is to live in the t’now. To be constantly aware of and surrender to the divine presence of God with each living breath. And to live in the moment with full awareness, because this day will not come to me again.

 What resolutions did you make this year?

Thanks, Camden.

KDH

Happy New Year!


Comments

  1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2016 at 9:42 AM

    What an appropriate message for today. We are not guaranteed more than T'NOW. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Author KD HolmbergJanuary 4, 2016 at 1:57 PM

      Well said! Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate the support.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 4, 2016 at 4:12 PM

    Every day is precious! Great reminder to live as though it is our last. My easy New Year's resolution? Thinking of three things at the end of each day that I am grateful for! It is never hard, but always a sweet way to end the day!

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  3. Author KD HolmbergJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:20 AM

    Thanks for sharing, Kathy. We don't spend enough time remembering our blessings. What a great idea to make that part of your daily routine! Happy New Year!

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